Car accidents can lead to serious and even life-threatening injuries. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTS) recently estimated that over 37,000 people die in car accidents every year, and a large number of accidents lead to serious injury. Even minor car accidents can cause long-lasting injuries that can have a negative impact on every day activities. Thus, it is important to make sure that you receive the appropriate level of care after being in a car accident. Some important reasons for this include diagnosing and treating serious injuries, documenting how the injury occurred, and making sure that small injuries do not get worse. Even if you feel that you do not need medical attention, it can be important to get checked out as many injuries caused in car accidents are not immediately apparent. If you have been injured in a car accident that was not your fault, you may want to hire a Warwick car accident lawyer and obtain compensation for the injuries you have suffered.
When Should You See a Doctor?
It is usually best to seek medical attention immediately after a car accident or within the first 24 hours after the accident. Part of the reason for this is that certain injuries, such as fractures and broken bones, are better treated right after the injury occurred. Other injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries, might not always be apparent right after the accident. However, the effects of these injuries can be dangerous and even devastating. Even if you are not experiencing symptoms, it is important to be seen as soon as possible to diagnose and rule out certain injuries. Even minor injuries, such as muscle strains, can have a negative impact on daily life and require treatment. Thus, it is important to seek medical attention after any accident to make sure you treat your injuries correctly.
What Kinds of Injuries are Common After a Warwick Car Accident?
The most common injuries caused by car accidents include muscle strains, bruising, whiplash, head trauma, and fractures. These injuries can range in severity from minor to serious. In the case of head injuries, even a minor trauma can cause concussion, bleeding, confusion, headaches, and other injuries. Many times these injuries are not obvious, and thus require testing to reveal. Other common injuries include scrapes, cuts, broken bones, slipped discs in the neck and back, and even emotional trauma. It is important to seek good legal advice after an accident to make sure you are compensated fully for any injuries you suffer.
Contact an Experienced Warwick Car Accident Lawyer
If you or a loved one have been injured in a Warwick car accident, contact one of our experienced Warwick car accident lawyers located at 88F Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, RI. You may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other losses. No fees are received unless you win your case. For a free (no obligation) case evaluation, call us at 1-401-490-6907 or toll free at 1-800-992-6878. You may also fill out our contact form online.
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Paul d’Oliveira
Attorney Paul d’Oliveira has been practicing personal injury and disability law for over 30 years. He started his personal injury law practice in 1989 with two offices in Fall River, MA and East Providence, RI. Today his firm has 16 offices in RI and Southeastern, MA.
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